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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

Page

6

Man Fatally Crushed After Ignoring Car Barn Warnings

John V. Leonard, 41, a Seattle Electric Company worker in the car barn at Pith and Pine, was crushed when he boarded an outgoing car despite warnings from the foreman. He died at Seattle General Hospital an hour after the accident. His mother, Malinda Leonard, lives in Spokane.

Tire John V. Leonard Seattle Electric Company Leonart Pith Pine Street Asabet Leonard Seattle General Hospital Coxoner Malinda Leonard Spokane

Circus wagon lurch injures laborer at city corner

Frank Wilson, a laborer, was knocked down and run over by an elephant horse circus wagon at the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street. The wagon became unmanageable and dashed onto the sidewalk where Wilson stood. Friends blamed the driver, and a riot was narrowly averted.

Frank Wilson Second Avenue Pike Street Siewalk Wilson

Labor Meetings Tonight At City Halls

Labor groups schedule evening meetings across multiple venues in the city. Clearmakers Western Central union hall hosts a session at 1808 Becond avenue while the Carpenters and Longshoremen meet at 144 Becond avenue and Lonamhoremen hall.

Purdick & Hall & Beattie Clearmakers Western Central Labor Union Hall Becond Avenue Cooke and Wallere-Olympic Hall Landry Wagon Drivers Carpenter's Hall Lonamhoremen's Geneen Street Railrroad Avenue

Burglar Walter Roberts Arrested After Street Take

Police captured Walter Roberts in the evening as he walked down the street with a new grip two quilts and a bolt of cloth. Stolen goods were traced to the Western hotel and Roberts faces burglary charges.

Walter Roberts Allag Walter Bookeh Roberts

Police officer Freeman badly injured in rear house chase

Mark M. Freeman a Seattle police officer and well known member of the department suffered a paleid accident while chasing burglars at 539 Taylor Avenue. He tripped on wire netting and fell onto a stake, breaking the breastbone and two ribs and possibly sustaining internal injuries. Detective Hubbard aided him to a street car and a surgeon was summoned. Freeman was later taken home after bones were set.

Mark M. Freeman Sullivan Seattle Belle Department Taylor Avenue Hubbard Freeman

Rivers Overgrown with Beautiful Flowers Floods Palatka Scene

Report describes rivers crowded with flowering plants choking waterways in Palatka Florida during a season when the St Johns River is heavily clogged by vegetation. Vessels find themselves stranded midchannel amid a vast river of blossoms.

Palatka Fia Fiorna Greer Johne Ie

Lumber Congress Delegates Debate Alaska and Future Site

The congressional session featured talks on lumber production and Alaska's status, with Gov. Brady opposing territorial government and advocating state entry. J C Green urged territorial government for Alaska amid questions, while others discussed the Northwest and future meeting sites with executive committee control.

Deffebaugh Lumbermean Semple Washington Lathrop Oregon Gov. Brady Alaska A. Sumneford Ketch- Alaska J. C. Green Swineford Grecn Alieska Brady Aod

Cadet Richard Newman Earns Commission at West Point

Cadet Richard Newman of Hayride S. has won a commission in the United States Military Academy at West Point through demonstrated courage and fortitude. His ambition to become an army officer was aided by passing the mental examination last April and appointment by Congress for service.

Mack Transmissieripp Congress Utah Wickham Los Angeles Francia David RK. Francia Executive Committee T. Ao New W. C. Merritt Hawaii Islands of Themenon City New York Richard Newman Hayride, S. 1 United States Military Academy Weat Point Anhield Con

Autograph of U S Treasurer on All Federal Currency

Washington reports Mike H. Roberts signature appears on every U S paper currency including dollar, ten, and hundred dollar bills. A recount in the money storehouse confirms total funds exceeding 1.0 billion with Roberts overseeing the safekeeping.

E. H. Roberts United States Washington Mike H. Roberts Bills H. Roberts Addie Bam Mr. Roberts Dincare Roberts

Moran’s Hip Visit Takes Place in Bremerton This Afternoon

A brief afternoon stop in Bremerton highlights a scheduled visit to Moran. The exact purpose and participants are not fully detailed in the readable fragments.

Bremerton Moran

Typhoon Saved Em Seattle Loses To Salt Lake

In Salt Lake Aug 11 manager Dugdale urged Typhoon the wind god to aid Seattle as Morreon city crowd resisted the ninth. Umpire Huston ruled a halt and Beattie led Seattle to a 7 4 defeat as four Whe bite Peters faltered in the ninth. Score by innings Seattle 6 9 20 7 6 0 3 7 18 Salt Lake 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 8. Game called and score reverts to eighth.

Salt Lake Aug Patra Dugdale Seattle Morreon Huston Beattie Wiggs

Mike Fisher leads Seattle over Siwash in high scoring tilt

In Sacramento a sunny ballgame featured frequent hits and wild pitching as Seattle beat Siwash later in a high scoring match. Mike Fisher produced a safe run sparkling in the Sea lions win while Hinky Dink Kenna visits Seattle on a pleasure trip and Pacific Coast Steamship announces Vancouver service with the Ramona sailing from Pier A.

Marine News: Humboldt Arrives Late With Cargo and Delays

Steamer Humboldt came in from Bhagway with 0 passengers and 900.06 in currency lost to Kiondike treasure. Twelve hours late due to thick fog and heavy freight. Ka mena from San Francisco arrives early with limited capacity and will resume Beattie Vancouver service, leaving at 10 pm on Tue Thu Sat and returning Vancouver at 4 30 pm Mon Wed Fri.

Fen Pranclaee

Sweet Marie Wins 2:17 Pace Easily at Meadows

Sweet Marie captured the 2:17 pace at the Meadows in easy style with Norse and Educate among the notable place getters. Rebounds set a fast pace through segments as Caneede and Ballie Geatdein claimed minor honors in nearby races.

Sweet Marie Furiower Caneede Asersement Mr Rebeor furievar-Ballie Geatdein MaacFisende Manon Caronat Megatty Damente Tire

Bell of Horner Contest Ballots Counted Saturday Night

Voters are urged to cast ballots for preferred candidates early and late as the Bell of Horner contest tallies its final votes. Last ballots were counted Saturday night, with results pending.

Roll of Honor Horner

Market prices and auction items from city markets listing produce

Wholesale price table lists vegetables and fruits with per unit and ton rates. It notes timothy and oats feeds, butter cheese eggs and poultry prices, plus requests for delivery terms and dock rates. Local notices include clambake by steamers Manette and Reed and entertainment listings at Great Eastern Cloths House and Ranker Hall.

Appite Thea Eravesteina Ctil Gregel Erate Californie Piurmer Oherate Netive Cn Pleme Akime Beriey Amothy New Puget Bound al Ki Point Manette and Reed Coinen Gook Eaatern Cloths House Second Avenue

New Hub Clothing Co Stock Sold Off

New management announces new prices and methods as stock at The Hub Clothing Co. is bought out and leaves existence. Signals a move to Pioneer Square and a change in direction, using the square in both senses.

Hub Clothing Co New York

Woodmen extlon committee to marry licenses and presents

The Woodmen extlon committee will have a wing each week. Those desiring to marry will be furnished with license and a handsome present. Address A. J. Boeckert secretary ard avenue and Union et Seattle Wash.

Woodmen A. J. Boeckert Ard Avenue and Union Et Seattle, Wash

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